“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named imperishable, abiding in that meditative stability they do not observe any meditative stabilities to perish. This is the meditative stability named imperishable.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named lamp of the sun, abiding in that meditative stability they illuminate the gateways of all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named lamp of the sun.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named immaculate moon, abiding in that meditative stability they lift the darkness of all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named immaculate moon.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named lamp of wisdom, abiding in that meditative stability they dispel all the darkness of ignorance with respect to all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named lamp of wisdom.481
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named clear-eyed, abiding in that meditative stability they purify the five eyes. This is the meditative stability named clear-eyed.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named clear appearance, abiding in that meditative stability they acquire the four kinds of exact knowledge of all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named clear appearance.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named moon lamp, abiding in that meditative stability they dispel the darkness of the ignorance of all beings and have become like the moon. This is the meditative stability named moon lamp.482
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named illuminating, abiding in that meditative stability they illuminate the gateways of all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named illuminating.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named does what needs to be done, abiding in that meditative stability they do all that needs to be done by meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named does what needs to be done.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named glory of transcendental knowledge, abiding in that meditative stability they observe the glorious transcendental knowledge with respect to all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named glory of transcendental knowledge.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named vajra-like, abiding in that meditative stability they cause the comprehension of all meditative stabilities without observing even the meditative stability itself. This is the meditative stability named vajra-like.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named stability of mind, the mind of those abiding in that meditative stability neither wavers nor vacillates, nor does it turn back, nor does it become wearied, nor does it become unhappy at misfortune, and they do not think, ‘This is the mind.’ This is the meditative stability named stability of mind.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named total illumination,483 abiding in that meditative stability they observe the illumination of all. This is the meditative stability named total illumination.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named well situated, abiding in that meditative stability they are well situated in all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named well situated.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named jewel cusp, abiding in that meditative stability all meditative stabilities shine on all sides in the manner of a jewel cusp. This is the meditative stability named jewel cusp.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named seal of the supreme phenomenon, abiding in that meditative stability all meditative stabilities are sealed, based on their being sealed with the absence of a seal that is the very limit. This is the meditative stability named seal of the supreme phenomenon.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named sameness of all phenomena, abiding in that meditative stability they observe that there is nothing at all that is excluded from sameness. This is the meditative stability named sameness of all phenomena.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named renunciation of delight, abiding in that meditative stability they renounce delight in all meditative stabilities and all phenomena. This is the meditative stability named renunciation of delight.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named elevated by phenomena, abiding in that meditative stability they dispel the darkness in regard to all phenomena and are elevated by all the meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named elevated by phenomena.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named expanded on account of being elevated by phenomena, abiding in that meditative stability the qualities of the buddhas rise up and are complete. This is the meditative stability named expanded on account of being elevated by phenomena.484
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named jewel state, abiding in that meditative stability they become the source of all the infinite great jewel qualities. This is the meditative stability named jewel state.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named forsaking fights, abiding in that meditative stability they forsake all the various mundane arguments and fights. This is the meditative stability named forsaking fights.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named dispersal, abiding in that meditative stability they disperse all phenomena. This is the meditative stability named dispersal.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named distinguishing the terms associated with all phenomena, abiding in that meditative stability they distinguish between the terms associated with all meditative stabilities and all phenomena. This is the meditative stability named distinguishing the terms associated with all phenomena.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named determination, abiding in that meditative stability they obtain certainty about the sameness of all phenomena. This is the meditative stability named determination.485
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named stainless performance, abiding in that meditative stability they generate purified, limitless performances. This is the meditative stability named stainless performance.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named arranging the sameness of letters, abiding in that meditative stability they acquire the sameness of the letters for all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named arranging the sameness of letters.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named devoid of letters, abiding in that meditative stability they do not apprehend even a single letter for any meditative stability. This is the meditative stability named devoid of letters.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named cutting off the objective support, abiding in that meditative stability the objective support for all meditative stabilities is cut off. This is the meditative stability named cutting off the objective support.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named unmodified, abiding in that meditative stability they do not apprehend changes in any phenomenon. This is the meditative stability named unmodified.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named aspectless, abiding in that meditative stability they do not apprehend even the mere aspect of any phenomenon. This is the meditative stability named aspectless.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named entering into names and signs, abiding in that meditative stability entry into the names and the mental images of all phenomena causes the realization of the very limit of reality. This is the meditative stability named entering into names and signs.486
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named free from activity, abiding in that meditative stability they do not apprehend even the mere aspect of any phenomenon. This is the meditative stability named free from activity.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named entering into the ascertainment of names, abiding in that meditative stability they enter into the realization that all etymologies cannot be apprehended in reality and are merely contingent on conventional expressions. This is the meditative stability named entering into the ascertainment of names.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named a practitioner without a dwelling, abiding in that meditative stability they do not apprehend a fixed abode of any meditative stability. This is the meditative stability named a practitioner without a dwelling.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named devoid of darkness, abiding in that meditative stability they dispel the darkness of phenomena. This is the meditative stability named devoid of darkness.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named endowed with practice, abiding in that meditative stability they do not observe the practice487 of any meditative stability. This is the meditative stability named endowed with practice.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named unwavering, abiding in that meditative stability they observe that all meditative stabilities are unwavering. This is the meditative stability named unwavering.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named transcendence of the range, abiding in that meditative stability they transcend the perceptual range of all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named transcendence of the range.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named accumulation of all attributes, abiding in that meditative stability they subsequently acquire the accumulation of the good qualities of all phenomena and all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named accumulation of all attributes.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named abiding without mentation, abiding in that meditative stability they do not engage mentally with any meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named abiding without mentation.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named abiding with certainty, abiding in that meditative stability the mind abides with certainty in those meditative stabilities, but still they realize their defining characteristics cannot be apprehended. This is the meditative stability named abiding with certainty.488
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named blossoming and vibrance of the flowers of virtue, abiding in that meditative stability they acquire the blossoming and vibrancy of the flowers of virtue of all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named blossoming and vibrance of the flowers of virtue.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named endowed with the branches of enlightenment, abiding in that meditative stability they acquire the seven branches of enlightenment of all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named endowed with the branches of enlightenment.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named boundless eloquence, abiding in that meditative stability they acquire boundless eloquence with respect to all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named boundless eloquence.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named boundless lamplight, abiding in that meditative stability, like clear lamplight, they illuminate all phenomena. This is the meditative stability named boundless lamplight.489
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named equal to the unequaled, abiding in that meditative stability they acquire the state of being equal to the unequaled with respect to all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named equal to the unequaled.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named transcending all phenomena, abiding in that meditative stability they transcend all three world systems. This is the meditative stability named transcending all phenomena.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named delineator, abiding in that meditative stability they see the stretch490 of all phenomena and of all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named delineator.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named dispelling doubt, abiding in that meditative stability they acquire the dispelling of doubt with respect to all meditative stabilities and all phenomena. This is the meditative stability named dispelling doubt.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named without settled focus, abiding in that meditative stability they do not observe a location of any phenomena. This is the meditative stability named without settled focus.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named single array, abiding in that meditative stability they do not observe anything at all in terms of duality. This is the meditative stability named single array.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named manifest attainment of aspects, abiding in that meditative stability they do not observe the manifest attainment of an aspect of any phenomenon or any meditative stability. This is the meditative stability named manifest attainment of aspects.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named single aspect, abiding in that meditative stability they do not observe an aspect of any meditative stability. This is the meditative stability named single aspect.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named nonexclusion of the aspect, abiding in that meditative stability they observe all as nondual. This is the meditative stability named nonexclusion of the aspect.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named supreme performance, abiding in that meditative stability, even though they demonstrate various sorts of performance from those absorptions, they do not grasp anything at all. This is the meditative stability named supreme performance.491
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named comprehension of all bases of existence through realization, abiding in that meditative stability they enter into the transcendental knowledge that realizes all meditative stabilities and then, since that has been entered, there is nothing at all that has not been comprehended. This is the meditative stability named comprehension of all bases of existence through realization.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named entrance to symbols and sounds, abiding in that meditative stability they enter into the symbols and sounds associated with all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named entrance to symbols and sounds.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named jewel heart, abiding in that meditative stability they accomplish the supreme cause, the jewel that does not change or perish and is endowed with immeasurable good qualities. This is the meditative stability named jewel heart.492
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named unattached to any phenomena, abiding in that meditative stability they are unattached to any phenomena because all phenomena are without mental images. This is the meditative stability named unattached to any phenomena.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named array of flashes of lightning, abiding in that meditative stability they eliminate the pitch-black darkness with the scattering out of various light rays, and furthermore array a hundred immeasurable good qualities. This is the meditative stability named array of flashes of lightning.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named forsaking, abiding in that meditative stability they abandon the propensities for infinite afflictive mental states. This is the meditative stability named forsaking.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named lamp of doctrine, abiding in that meditative stability they illuminate the specific and general defining characteristics of the meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named lamp of doctrine.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named lamp of transcendental knowledge, abiding in that meditative stability they teach clearly the selflessness of persons and phenomena in reference to all phenomena. This is the meditative stability named lamp of transcendental knowledge.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named manifest attainment of the miraculous ability to not return, abiding in that meditative stability they accomplish the supreme, inconceivable miraculous ability not to return that is not overcome by others. This is the meditative stability named manifest attainment of the miraculous ability to not return.
If you ask what is the meditative stability named devoid of vocalic syllables, abiding in that meditative stability they see that all meditative stabilities are devoid of syllables. This is the meditative stability named devoid of vocalic syllables.493
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named burning lamp, abiding in that meditative stability they illuminate, irradiate, and light up all meditative stabilities with splendor. This is the meditative stability named burning lamp.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named purification of defining characteristics, abiding in that meditative stability the defining characteristics of all meditative stabilities are purified. This is the meditative stability named purification of defining characteristics.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named nondistinguished, abiding in that meditative stability they observe that all meditative stabilities are imperceptible. This is the meditative stability named nondistinguished.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named endowed with a distinct forbearance, abiding in that meditative stability they acquire a distinct forbearance for all phenomena. This is the meditative stability named endowed with a distinct forbearance.494
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named endowed with all finest aspects, abiding in that meditative stability they become endowed with all the finest aspects of all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named endowed with all finest aspects.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named endowed with dhāraṇīs, abiding in that meditative stability they take hold of all of the seals of meditative stability. This is the meditative stability named endowed with dhāraṇīs.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named absence of joy with respect to all happiness and suffering, abiding in that meditative stability they do not observe happiness or suffering in any meditative stability. This is the meditative stability named absence of joy with respect to all happiness and suffering.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named inexhaustible cornucopia, abiding in that meditative stability they do not observe that any meditative stability is suitable to be extinguished. This is the meditative stability named inexhaustible cornucopia.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named dhāraṇī intelligence,495 abiding in that meditative stability they apprehend all dhāraṇīs. This is the meditative stability named dhāraṇī intelligence.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named perfect elimination of right and wrong, abiding in that meditative stability they do not observe any meditative stabilities as right or wrong. This is the meditative stability named perfect elimination of right and wrong.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named perfect calming of all contradictions and refutations, abiding in that meditative stability they do not observe the contradiction or refutation of any meditative stability. This is the meditative stability named perfect calming of all contradictions and refutations.496
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named no harmony or disharmony, abiding in that meditative stability they do not observe harmony or disharmony with respect to any meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named no harmony or disharmony.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named taintless light, abiding in that meditative stability they do not apprehend the circle of light of any meditative stability. This is the meditative stability named taintless light.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named endowed with the essence, abiding in that meditative stability they do not observe the essence of any meditative stability. This is the meditative stability named endowed with the essence.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named taintless light of the full moon, abiding in that meditative stability all meditative stabilities fully develop, like the disk of the full moon. This is the meditative stability named taintless light of the full moon.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named lightning light,497 abiding in that meditative stability pure and radiant light illuminates the groups of beings, and it dispels the pitch-black darkness and tormenting heat. This is the meditative stability named lightning light.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named great ornament, abiding in that meditative stability they become endowed with the great array of all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named great ornament.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named illuminator in all respects, abiding in that meditative stability they illuminate all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named illuminator in all respects.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named protector of all worlds, abiding in that meditative stability they protect from all the world’s suffering. This is the meditative stability named protector of all worlds.498
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named sameness of meditative stability, abiding in that meditative stability they do not apprehend agitation in any meditative stability, nor do they apprehend one-pointedness. This is the meditative stability named sameness of meditative stability.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named with a dustless and dust-free principle, abiding in that meditative stability they understand that all dusty and dustless meditative stabilities and phenomena are in the same state. This is the meditative stability named with a dustless and dust-free principle.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named convergence in nonaffliction, abiding in that meditative stability all meditative stabilities become free from afflicted mental states. This is the meditative stability named convergence in nonaffliction.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named convergence of all afflicted mental states in nonaffliction, abiding in that meditative stability they acquire the convergence of all afflicted mental states in nonaffliction. This is the meditative stability named convergence of all afflicted mental states in nonaffliction.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named intent on a dwelling that has not been apprehended, abiding in that meditative stability, they do not get at a basis-of-all499 of all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named intent on a dwelling that has not been apprehended.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named abiding in the real nature without mentation, abiding in that meditative stability they are irreversible from the real nature of all meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named abiding in the real nature without mentation.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named self-originated from the vessel, abiding in that meditative stability, through the force of the meditative equipoise they generate many good qualities, just as the gods, through the force of their merits, have food come about self-originated in their vessels. This is the meditative stability named self-originated from the vessel.500
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named incinerating all afflicted mental states, abiding in that meditative stability they are the incinerator, totally, of all afflictive mental states. This is the meditative stability named incinerating all afflicted mental states.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named lamp of great transcendental knowledge, abiding in that meditative stability the light of transcendental knowledge illuminates everything. This is the meditative stability named lamp of great transcendental knowledge.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named origin of the ten powers, abiding in that meditative stability they quickly complete the ten powers of the tathāgatas. This is the meditative stability named origin of the ten powers.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named opener of the gateways, abiding in that meditative stability, by opening up the gateways of good doctrines for the sake of beings, they quickly liberate beings from the great sufferings of saṃsāra. This is the meditative stability named opener of the gateways.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named dispelling the defects of corporeality, abiding in that meditative stability they do not apprehend corporeality with respect to any meditative stability. This is the meditative stability named dispelling the defects of corporeality.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named obliterating defects of speech, transforming them as if into space, abiding in that meditative stability they do not apprehend verbal actions with respect to any meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named obliterating defects of speech, transforming them as if into space.501
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named dispelling the defects of the mind, abiding in that meditative stability they do not apprehend mental actions with respect to any meditative stabilities. This is the meditative stability named dispelling the defects of the mind.502
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named thorough investigation, abiding in that meditative stability they thoroughly investigate the particular faculties of beings and liberate them. This is the meditative stability named thorough investigation.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named space-like, abiding in that meditative stability they benefit beings impartially, like space. This is the meditative stability named space-like.
“If, among them, you ask what is the meditative stability named space-like and without attachment, hence free and without blemish, abiding in that meditative stability, they acquire the state in which all phenomena are space-like and without attachment, hence free and without blemish. This is the meditative stability named space-like and without attachment, hence free and without blemish.
“This, Subhūti, is the Great Vehicle of bodhisattva great beings who practice the perfection of wisdom.”
This completes the eighth chapter from The Perfection of Wisdom in One Hundred Thousand Lines.